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Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 13 months prior to the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Samsung DV300F

 E-PL1s DV300F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus E-PL1s

 DV300F E-PL1s 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung DV300F

 E-PL1s DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s vs the DV300F.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and DV300F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (290 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (290 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Samsung DV300F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-11-16 2012-01-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $200